Kitchen Team Leader

Whitbread Plc; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader at Premier Inn in Cirencester. The role involves managing kitchen operations, overseeing food quality, and leading a team during busy hours. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and knowledge of hygiene practices. Join us to enhance your chef career in a supportive environment with training and benefits.

Benefits

User-friendly equipment training

Apprenticeship opportunities

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership abilities.
• Experience with food ordering and stock control.
• Ability to maintain health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead the team during busy services.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food quality assurance

Team leadership

Hygiene and safety knowledge

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 17 November 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 17 December 2025
• Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1NP
• Company: Whitbread
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 122145-4492

Summary

Kitchen Team Leader - Cirencester Town Centre Premier Inn Hotel. Join our team at Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward. You'll run the kitchen day to day - managing rotas, placing food orders, leading the team through busy services, and keeping everything audit-ready. Working closely with your Hotel Manager, you'll take full ownership of the kitchen - from food quality to hygiene. It's a hands‑on leadership role that's perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

PAY RATE: Up to £13.81 per hour

HOURS: 30 hours per week

LOCATION: Kings Meadow Cricklade Road, Cirencester GL7 1NP

Why you'll love it here

• Training and support: We've got user‑friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that'll give you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: We offer them at any age, so learn while you earn and get a nationally‑recognised qualification for your skills.
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants.
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme.
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.

What you'll do

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the entire hotel.
• Take the lead during service – organising the team, managing workflow, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Prepare, cook, and serve our menu to spec – from legendary Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics.
• Make sure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keeping the team trained and records up to date.
• Step up when needed – running shifts and helping new team members settle in.
• Learn the ins and outs of kitchen management so you're ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.